Muscle injury not ideal for Degenkolb ahead of Milan-Sanremo

Fifth-place at last year's Milan-Sanremo was proof John Degenkolb (Argos-Shimano) was capable of handling the season's longest one-day race. However, the strain of riding in the cold and rain at Tirreno-Adriatico has led to a reported muscle strain which could affect his chances come Sunday.